In Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18" there is an extra 18th chromosome. It affects all the systems of the body and it causes distinct facial features. Statistics say that Trisomy 18 occurs in 1 in 3,000 live births. Most babies that have Trisomy 18 die before birth. It affects people of all ethnic backgrounds. It is 3 times more common in girls than in boys.It is named after John H. Edwards, who first described the syndrome in 1960. This birth defect cannot be inherited.
Symptoms of Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18"
Mental Retardation and Delayed Development
High Muscle Tone
Seizures
Physical Malformations
Small Head
Small Eyes
Wide-Set Eyes
Congenital Heart Defects
Clenched Hands
2nd and 5th fingers on top of the others.
Diagnosis:
Most babies are diagnosed with "Trisomy 18" before birth by amniocentesis.
Support Groups and Resoures:
Trisomy 18 Foundation
4301 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Suite 404
Washington, D.C. 20008-2369
757-464-5905
Support Organization for Trisomy 18,13, and Related Disorders (SOFT)
Trisomy Families
2982 S Union St
Rochester, NY 14624
716-594-4621
800-716-7638
T18moms.com
Hope For Trisomy 13 & 18
Treatment:
Medical Provide nutrition, treating infections, and managing heart problems.
Within the first few months of life, if you have Trisomy 18, you are required to have skilled medical care.
baby born that has Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18"
Symptoms of Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18".
Discussion Questions:
Who is Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18" named after?
What are 4 symptoms of Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18"?
Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18":
In Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18" there is an extra 18th chromosome. It affects all the systems of the body and it causes distinct facial features. Statistics say that Trisomy 18 occurs in 1 in 3,000 live births. Most babies that have Trisomy 18 die before birth. It affects people of all ethnic backgrounds. It is 3 times more common in girls than in boys.It is named after John H. Edwards, who first described the syndrome in 1960. This birth defect cannot be inherited.
Symptoms of Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18"
Mental Retardation and Delayed Development
High Muscle Tone
Seizures
Physical Malformations
Small Head
Small Eyes
Wide-Set Eyes
Congenital Heart Defects
Clenched Hands
2nd and 5th fingers on top of the others.
Diagnosis:
Most babies are diagnosed with "Trisomy 18" before birth by amniocentesis.
Support Groups and Resoures:
Trisomy 18 Foundation
4301 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Suite 404
Washington, D.C. 20008-2369
757-464-5905
Support Organization for Trisomy 18,13, and Related Disorders (SOFT)
Trisomy Families
2982 S Union St
Rochester, NY 14624
716-594-4621
800-716-7638
T18moms.com
Hope For Trisomy 13 & 18
Treatment:
Medical Provide nutrition, treating infections, and managing heart problems.
Discussion Questions:
Who is Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18" named after?
What are 4 symptoms of Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18"?
Can Edward's Syndrome "Trisomy 18" be inherited?
Sources:
http://rarediseases.about.com/cs/chromosome18/a/050104.htm
http://www.lucinafoundation.org/birthdefects-trisomy18.html
http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition=trisomy18